Brent • 6/25/2017

A programmer's cognitive load

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This article explores the concept of cognitive load in programming, emphasizing that developers often read more code than they write. It offers practical techniques to make code easier to read and reason about, including optimizing font choices, spacing, using IDE code folding features, and writing effective documentation to improve productivity and mental well-being.

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